Robenson Therezie cradles one of his interceptions (Anthony Hall photo)

By Charles GoldbergAuburnTigers.com

AUBURN, Ala. — Robenson Therezie intercepted two passes Saturday night to match the total the entire Auburn football grabbed all last season.

The SEC took notice Monday when it named the safety its SEC defensive player of the week.

Auburn recorded three interceptions in its 31-24 win over Washington State in Jordan-Hare Stadium. Therezie also recorded a career-high seven tackles. He's the first Auburn player with two interceptions in a game since Josh Bynes did it in 2010 against Arkansas.

His first interception set up Auburn's first touchdown. His second was in the end zone with 4 1/2 minutes left to perverse the 7-point lead.

"We knew they were trying to take shots in the end zone. That's all they are about," Therezie said. "We communicate because they like checking out when they read our two safeties. I had a great communication with my safety, Jermaine Whitehead. That's what put me in a good spot to make that interception.

"Our coach always tells us the game is on us, especially against a big passing team like this."

It was all quite different than last year.

"It was real big. That's all we talk about, getting turnovers. In my opinion, we have one of the best groups of defensive backs in the country."